• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 185.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-310 advantages over Canon N2

  • Less expensive
    $150 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Lighter weight
    140g vs 201g
    Lighter weight

Canon N2 advantages over Olympus FE-310

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 185 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    9 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 154k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 37 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 640 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W150

Olympus FE-310
Sony DSC-W150
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $163
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus
Canon N2
Sony DSC-W150
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Touchscreen
  • $163
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Fujifilm J50

Olympus FE-310
Fujifilm J50
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner
Canon N2
Fujifilm J50
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $180
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Nikon L19

Olympus FE-310
Nikon L19
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
Canon N2
Nikon L19
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon N

Olympus FE-310
Canon N
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Touchscreen
Canon N2
Canon N
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $749
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Nikon S6900

Olympus FE-310
Nikon S6900
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Canon N2
Nikon S6900
  • $699
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer exposure
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
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